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Patent GB-2130701-A (GB)
Title: Device for producing a block of solidified carbon dioxide
Inventor: KAWAGUCHI YOSHIHISA
IPC: C01B32/55
Filed: 1982-11-25
Abstract: A device for producing a block of solidified carbon dioxide, consists of a high pressure vessel (2) in which liquified carbon dioxide is contained, a thermally insulated high pressure feed tube (3), and a molding box (4) having a molding chamber (10) in which the required solidified carbon dioxide is moulded in the form of a block (24). One end of the high pressure feed tube (3) is connected to the high pressure vessel (2) via a stop valve and pressure reducing valve (3a) while the other end thereof is connected to the molding box (4) via a nozzle (7). The molding box (4) has a square or rectangular configuration, and consists of a top cover (8) having the nozzle (7) secured thereto, a pair of first side walls (13) a pair of second side walls (17), and a base (11), each of these members being formed to define a square or rectangle and being adapted to be connected to or disconnected from any one of the adjacent members. The first and/or second side walls (13, 17) have therein a plurality of openings (14) through which gaseous carbon dioxide flows out, and further have therein a layer of filter material (15) having a predetermined mesh size, which filter material (15) is secured to the respective wall. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2114447-A (GB)
Title: Artificial leg alignment coupling
Inventor: BLATCHFORD BRIAN GEOFFREY
IPC: A61F2/76
Filed: 1983-01-28
Abstract: An artificial leg has a thigh (1), a shin (2) which includes a knee mechanism housing (3), and an alignment coupling member (4). The lower end of the thigh is convex and the upper end of the knee mechanism housing is convex. The adjacent upper and lower sides of the coupling member are correspondingly concave. A bolt (5) passes through holes (9A, 4A and 8A) in the parts to connect them adjustably together. The invention permits considerable variation in alignment adjustment while at the same time keeping to a minimum the space occupied in a vertical direction by the coupling member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2116793-A (GB)
Title: Variable gain amplifier
Inventor: MUELLNER WILLIAM C
IPC: H03G3/20
Filed: 1983-02-10
Abstract: A variable gain amplifier with digital output which is useful for but not limited to input range selection in chart recorders or other measuring instruments comprises an operational amplifier 5 (Fig. 1) having a feedback network 6 and an analog-to-digital converter connected to an output from a potentiometer 27, 29. For gain selection purposes each selected range is approximated by switching effected by switches SW1, SW2, SW4, SW5, all forming part of a common digital gate device, thereby reducing the number of expensive precision resistors used. A software routine then adjusts the gain, after digitizing, to the correct value for the selected range. Both range switching and gain correction are controlled by a general purpose microprocessor 35 which also is available for other duties in the instrument. The microprocessor determines a respective correction factor or "fudge" factor 1/N for each range and applies it to the digital output of the converter. Thus-corrected A/D output = A/D output + 1/N (A/D output). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2119892-A (GB)
Title: Roller bearing
Inventor: ELSASSER FRIEDRICH
IPC: F16L3/18
Filed: 1983-02-10
Abstract: A roller bearing for mounting hot- or cold-conveying pipelines, or other apparatus, in which the pipe (1) or an insulation saddle (3) secured to the pipe may be displaced upwardly while being guided by way of the roller bearing (6) so as to counteract upwardly directed movement. The bearing (6) is rotatable in a housing. An arm (9) secured to the ends of the saddle (3) passes under the roller (5) with sufficient clearance to allow for the upward displacement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2115720-A (GB)
Title: Immobilized inorganic diffusion barriers and the use thereof in the separation of small molecular species from a solution
Inventor: LEFEBVRE MICHEL SERGE MAXIME
IPC: C13B20/16
Filed: 1983-02-25
Abstract: The modification of a diffusion barrier by the deposition of one or more inorganic species within the pores and onto the surfaces of said diffusion barrier to form an immobilized inorganic crystalline lattice barrier or molecular grid having substantially uniform permeability, to separate and select different ionic species, giving a high efficiency of separation with a low energy input. The immobilized inorganic diffusion barriers are used for selective separation of small molecules (e,g. molecular weight less than about 1,000 daltons) and provide means for the more effective separation of ionic species. A method is provided for the low cost removal of ions from molasses, to enhance fermentation efficiency and to improve its usefullness as a stock feed supplement, or to be followed by other treatments to reduce and/or remove higher molecular weignt substances, proteins and waxes, to produce sugar syrups and caramel substitutes.
Patent GB-2139400-A (GB)
Title: A remote control system for a musical instrument or instruments
Inventor: YANG TAI-HER
IPC: G10C5/00
Filed: 1983-03-24
Abstract: A remote control system for a musical instrument or instruments comprises: at least one keyboard 1 having a plurality of keys each coupled to means for sensing key operation and key velocity or force,     a signal generator 3 for producing a string percussing signal, transmission means 4 for transmitting the signal to at least one remote musical instrument having a string percussing arrangement 6 coupled to a receiver circuit 5 in the musical instrument for receiving the string percussing signal, the arrangement being operable in response to the signal to produce an audible sound corresponding to the operation of the keyboard 1. The string percussing arrangement 6 may comprise a linear motor including a printed circuit solenoid. The transmission means 4 may transmit multiplexed signals over a single transmission path. Stereo arrangements where there are 2, 4 and 8 musical instruments (which are pianos) arranged in 1, 2 and 3 dimensions are described. Automatic string-tuning means and keyboard constructions are also described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2142547-A (GB)
Title: Simulated slate bed for a billiard table
Inventor: BURRELL WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: C04B26/12
Filed: 1983-04-28
Abstract: The table includes a bed composed of a compression moulded cured blend of a thermoset resin and a silicious aggregate having particles of .01 to 5 millimeters in size. The aggregate is sand and/or pumice and the resin examples are phenol aldehydes, resorcinol-urea, and resorcinol-formaldehyde. A curative such as hexamethylenetetramine can be used and methods of manufacture are disclosed.
Patent GB-2119397-A (GB)
Title: Interesterification process
Inventor: MACRAE ALASDAIR ROBIN
IPC: C12P7/64
Filed: 1983-04-29
Abstract: In a continuous interesterification process a fatty acid ester reactant, preferably a glyceride and optionally including free fatty acid, is contacted with an enzyme as interesterification catalyst which is preferably 1,3-selective and precipitated on an inert particulate support. The catalyst is packed in a fixed bed with contact times less than 2 hours which are sufficient to effect interesterification. The process is useful for producing POSt- and StOSt-rich fats suitable for use as cocoabutter substitute fats.
Patent GB-2122014-A (GB)
Title: Price ticket display stands
Inventor: PRENDRED CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: G09F3/20
Filed: 1983-05-18
Abstract: The stand (1%) comprises a planar base (2) and a stem (4) hinged to the base such that, in a non-erected condition the base and stem lie in a generally common plane and, in an erected condition wherein the stem has been hingedly pivoted with respect to the base, the stem upstands therefrom in a generally upright position, and, associated with the stem and base, adjacent the hinge, respective cooperating means such as snap-fitting elements (8%) for maintaining the stem in the upright position. Alternatively, the stem can be maintained in the upright position by adhesively securing it to the base adjacent the hinge the upper portion (7) of the stem may carry self-coiling rolls marked with price digits. A price ticket display stand (240) comprising a generally planar display area, means for securing the stand to a support, such as a shelf, or means (250) for rendering the stand free- standing, and a plurality of adjustable self-coiling rolls (255) bearing display information is also provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2127216-A (GB)
Title: Improved structure of thin film transistors and manufacture method thereof
Inventor: TAKAFUJI YUTAKA
IPC: H01L29/10
Filed: 1983-06-14
Abstract: A thin film transistor comprises a substrate 1, a gate electrode 2, a drain electrode 6, a source electrode 5, an insulative layer 3, and a semiconductor layer 4 for the purpose of switching display signals to be applied to at least one display element of a display device. Vertically, the gate electrode and the insulating layer overlap neither the drain electrode nor the source electrode. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2125383-A (GB)
Title: Device for controlling admission of liquid into a container
Inventor: SIMS RONALD IAN
IPC: H01M50/609
Filed: 1983-07-18
Abstract: The device, particularly intended for controlling admission of distilled water to the cell of an electric battery, comprises a first element 10 which, in conjunction with a cap 13 and a second element 25, defines a chamber 20 having an inlet 11 and a suction connection 12. A channel 17 in the element 10 and a skirt 27 on the element 25 combine to define a U- trap. A rim 18 of the channel 17 provides a weir over which liquid can flow to a container 31 through outlets (not shown) in a projection 28 of the element 25. A vent passage 36 extends through the element 28 and opens into the chamber 20 and the container 31. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2134482-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for self-elevation of vehicles
Inventor: PAIGE CLIVE RAWLINSON
IPC: B66F7/24
Filed: 1983-09-19
Abstract: An apparatus for the self-elevation of vehicles comprising a pair of ramps (1) connected together in parallel with each ramp mounted on similar substantially semi-circular support means (3), said means including at least one substantially flat circumferential portion (7, 8), in contact with the ground so that the ramps may pivot from an inclined position to a horizontal position and back in a controlled manner. The apparatus may be readily adapted to form a vehicle trailer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2129273-A (GB)
Title: Instant noodles
Inventor: MAENO HIROHARU
IPC: A23L7/109
Filed: 1983-10-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of cooking instant noodles characterized in that instant noodles are boiled and reconstituted with an amount of water in excess of the predetermined amount required for reconstitution of the noodles and in that the boiled juice in excess of a predetermined amount remaining after the restoration is separated to be utilized as a soup.
Patent GB-2136800-A (GB)
Title: Azole-substituted alcohol derivatives useful as oral antimyotics or agricultural fungicides
Inventor: OGATA MASARU
IPC: C07C49/567
Filed: 1984-02-20
Abstract: New compounds of the formula:   <IMAGE>  wherein     A is C=O, CH(OH) or C(C1-C5 alkyl)(OH),     Q is imidazolyl or triazolyl,     R<1> is hydrogen, C1-C5 alkyl or C1-C8 acyl, and R<2> and R<3> are each independently C1-C5 alkyl, C3-C6 cycloalkyl, C2-C6 alkenyl, benzyl optionally by 1 to 3 halogens, 5- to 6-membered heterocycle containing N, O or S or phenyl optionally substituted by 1 to 3 substituents selected from C1-C3 alkyl, C1-C3 alkoxy and halogen, or acid additon salts thereof, are useful as oral antimycotics or agricultural fungicides. The novel compounds are prepared from novel intermediates of the formula: <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2135192-A (GB)
Title: Diltiazem for the treatment of arteriosclerosis
Inventor: OKANIWA AZUSA
IPC: C07D281/10
Filed: 1984-02-27
Abstract: A formulation for the prophylaxis and treatment of arteriosclerosis comprises, as an active ingredient, diltiazem or a pharmaceutically or veterinarily acceptable acid addition salt thereof. Also described are a therapeutic kit or a package comprising diltiazem or said salt in a container together with instructions for use thereof in a method for the prophylaxis or treatment of arteriosclerosis.
Patent GB-2154260-A (GB)
Title: Wall tie device
Inventor: FURR DONALD
IPC: E04B2/30
Filed: 1984-03-15
Abstract: A tying device comprises a bracket (1) fixed to an existing wall and one or more ties (20), which are to be interposed between courses of the new wall, engageable in slots (9) in the bracket, the slots allowing each tie once engaged to be slid down onto the top of the most recent course.
Patent GB-2140762-A (GB)
Title: Process and conveyor for directly feeding cigarettes from a production machine to a packing machine
Inventor: KRAPPITZ HEINZ
IPC: A24C5/35
Filed: 1984-05-25
Abstract: A system directly connecting a cigarette packing machine 14 to a cigarette production machine 12 compensates for gaps in the sequence of cigarettes discharged from the production machine 12 as a result of quality control. The cigarettes are guided over a course which includes shortenable partial courses. For each gap, a corresponding shortening of the course is undertaken. The number of shortenable partial courses corresponds to the number of cigarettes included in one pack. After compensating for a number of gaps corresponding to the number of cigarettes in a pack, an idling time is added to the packing machine during which the original course length, including the shortenable partial courses, is restored. The apparatus includes a transport drum T and a number of smaller drums A, which smaller drums are arranged with parallel axes over the conveying curve of the transport drum. Successive smaller drums are driven alternately counter to and in the same direction as the transport drum so that holders on the transport drum or on the adjacent smaller drums can pick up and discharge cigarettes between them. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2163905-A (GB)
Title: Antenna assemblies
Inventor: CARTY TERENCE WILLIAM
IPC: H01Q1/48
Filed: 1984-08-31
Abstract: An antenna assembly 2 includes a post 6 extending from a base 4. Spools 26 carrying wire antenna elements 32 are mounted about the post 6. A cap 28, which can engage a threaded post 20, is provided to maintain the spools 26 about the post 6. The antenna assembly may be deployed by removing the spools 26 from the post 6. The outer ends of the wires 32 have spade terminals which are connected between a nut 22 and a washer 18 to a terminal provided in a recess 16, the terminal being connected to a lead 10 to a transceiver. The spools are moved to locations remote from the base 4, the antenna elements being deployed as the spools 26 are moved from the base 4. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2150506-A (GB)
Title: Writing implement
Inventor: HENNING HANS GEORG
IPC: B43K8/02
Filed: 1984-11-28
Abstract: A writing implement has an ink container 2, a writing tip 6 fitted thereto and provided with an axial channel 4, and a capillary filament 8 of wear-resistant material mounted in the ink container 2 and projecting out of the axial channel 4 of the writing tip 6. The capillary filament 8 is straight and is formed in one piece to be self-supporting and laterally resiliently flexible, the outer diameter of the filament being slightly smaller than the diameter of the axial channel. The filament 8 includes radially open capillaries extending longitudinally and its internal end is supported in the ink container 2 against an abutment 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2160707-A (GB)
Title: Integrated circuit package
Inventor: GHEEWALA TUSHAR R
IPC: H01L23/498
Filed: 1985-05-13
Abstract: A package contains a semiconductor substrate 34 having a high speed, e.g. gallium arsenide, integrated circuit 29 mounted thereon, and the substrate may be adapted to provide controlled impedance transmission lines, ground lines, electronic components, by-pass capacitors 14, impedance- matching capacitors 26, terminating resistors, diodes, voltage regulators 16, and the like. The package may be ceramic or metal, and provides protection against mechanical or chemical damage. Multiple GaAs or other high speed IC's as well as conventional silicon IC's can be mounted on the semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor substrate carrier is made from silicon and a GaAs IC mounted on the semiconductor substrate may be directly used in hybrid circuits without the need for a ceramic or metal package around the individual semiconductor substrate carriers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2160534-A (GB)
Title: Cross-linkable polymeric coating compositions
Inventor: LISTER JOSEPH WILLIAM
IPC: C08G18/72
Filed: 1985-06-10
Abstract: A polymer composition comprises (1) an olefinic polymer having hydroxyl- or carboxyl-reactive groups, for example an epoxy group, an alkylolated amide group, or an isocyanate group which may be blocked if required, and (2) a flexibilising cross-linking agent comprising a lactone polyester chain compound, for example polycaprolactone, bearing at least two carboxyl or hydroxyl groups. The composition may be cross-linked to give flexible tough coatings.
Patent GB-2176576-A (GB)
Title: Gate valve
Inventor: MEYER DANNY S
IPC: F16K17/38
Filed: 1985-06-18
Abstract: A gate valve includes a rotating valve stem (50) carried by a bonnet assembly for actuation of a gate member (40). A fusible stem ring (126) supports the valve stem at an outer portion thereof within a thrust bearing chamber (56) of the bonnet assembly. The valve stem (50) moves axially outward from the valve chamber (20) when the fusible stem ring (126) melts due to an external fire condition to bring a valve stem backseat portion (64) into sealing engagement with a bonnet seat portion (54). The valve stem (50) moves axially outward from the valve chamber (20) independently of the bearing means (74, 76, 78) so that there exists no possibility of the bearing means becoming cocked or wedged against the valve stem to prevent rotation of the valve stem after the fire condition ceases to exist. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2162463-A (GB)
Title: Power tool
Inventor: THOMAS JOHN ERNEST
IPC: B27B17/12
Filed: 1985-08-01
Abstract: A chain saw comprises a cutting chain (36) which is entrained around a planar, elongate guide (16). The guide (16) passes through a sole plate (14) which is longer, in the direction parallel to the plane of the guide, than the length of the guide. A handle (10) encloses an electric motor and is arranged substantially parallel to, and spaced apart from, the sole plate (14). The handle is longer than the guide (16), thus providing a chain saw which is easily controllable with one hand. The saw may be used to make plunge cuts and to cut shapes in materials. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2163829-A (GB)
Title: Screw action securing device for spring-biased damping valve
Inventor: KOLLER MANFRED
IPC: F16F9/348
Filed: 1985-08-08
Abstract: A simple screw action securing device for an adjusting nut 9 of a damping valve 5 is obtained in that the clamping connection between the adjusting nut 9 and a corresponding bolt thread 7 is formed by a thread pair which possesses slightly differing pitches. The difference in pitch is so dimensioned that, for a given number of thread turns of the adjusting nut, only a clamping action at the screw connection is achieved. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2167750-A (GB)
Title: Isothiuronium salts
Inventor: VERTESI SABA
IPC: A61P9/00
Filed: 1985-04-02
Abstract: <IMAGE> Isothiuronium salts of the general formula (I), (wherein, R<1> is C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, C2-6 alkynyl, C3-6 cycloalkyl, aralkyl or aryl, the said groups being optionally substituted by one or more hydroxy, mercapto and/or halogen; R<2> stands for hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, C2-6 alkynyl or C3-6 cycloalkyl; X represents an organic or inorganic anion). The compounds and salts of the present invention can be prepared by reacting a compound of the general formula (II), with an agent capable of introducing a R<1> group. The compounds of the general formula (I) exhibit antitumor and immunostimulant effect and are useful in therapy.
Patent GB-2185289-A (GB)
Title: Wind energy convertor
Inventor: MEWBURN-CROOK ANTHONY JAMES SE
IPC: F03D9/00
Filed: 1986-01-13
Abstract: A wind energy convertor comprises an upstanding support having a central vertical axis, a circular turbine which is supported by an uppermost part of the support in such a way that the turbine is freely rotatable about the vertical axis and which comprises a plurality of circumferentially spaced blades extending lengthwise with respect to the support; and an annular body which is carried by the support and which is coaxial with and is positioned adjacent to the upper end of the turbine. The upper surface of the annular body is above the turbine and is so shaped as to cause the velocity of the wind that blows against this surface to increase as it passes over the surface, thereby creating a reduction in air pressure in the circular space bounded by the annular body so that wind blowing against the blades of the turbine is drawn upwardly within the turbine and out of the central space to drive the turbine rotatably about the vertical axis, thereby converting the energy of the wind into rotational mechanical energy. The blades may be pivotally mounted and variable in pitch due to centrifugal force acting against restraining means.
Patent GB-2178994-A (GB)
Title: Devices which are propelled by human effort
Inventor: LORD ERIC BLEASE
IPC: A01B1/24
Filed: 1986-08-13
Abstract: Devices which are propelled by human effort are moved by a person, pushing on the free end region of an elongate handle member with his/her arms straight or slightly bent. This requires some considerable sustained effort and can therefore be difficult and tiring. The present invention provides a device which is propelled using the stomach and/or the thighs, the device having a pad (15) secured to the free end of an elongate member (13) and a transverse gripping member (17) mounted on the elongate member (13) so as to be adjustable along at least part of the length of the elongate member (13). Thus the pad (15) can be engaged against a person's stomach and/or thighs and the pushing effort required can be distributed between the stomach or thigh, and the hands gripping the transverse gripping member (17), the transverse gripping member (17) being adjusted along the length of the elongate member (13) to suit a particular operator's physique. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2185201-A (GB)
Title: A motor-driven apparatus for deburring perforated or stamped plates
Inventor: DICKMANN JOACHIM
IPC: B24B23/00
Filed: 1986-10-13
Abstract: In a motor-driven apparatus for deburring perforated or stamped plates, a rotary cup-shaped brush 4 is mounted on a drive shaft 3 in an apparatus housing 1 having lateral handles 11 and protrudes from the housing. An annular or frame-like structural grinding disc or wheel 5 is disposed around the cup-shaped brush and is driven in an oscillating manner, said grinding wheel being displaceable in a direction towards the apparatus housing 1 in an axial manner relative to the cup-shaped brush 4 in opposition to a restoring spring pressure and protruding with its outer end face 51 beyond the end face 41 of the cup-shaped brush 4 in its working position. With such an apparatus, it is possible to deburr perforated or stamped plates by initially removing the burr in a chip-detaching manner in the region to be deburred via the intermediary of the grinding wheel and, in the event of more intensive pressure in the axial direction, by utilising the cup-shaped brush in a manner known per se in order to effect thereby the desired rounding- off and internal deburring of the edge region of a bore or stamped-through portion. <IMAGE>